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Geographical Data

Characteristics and Sources

Nigel Walford author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:25th Feb '02

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the characteristics relatingto remote sensing, cartography, censuses/surveys andadministrative/statutory. Presents up-to-date information in thisremarkable growth area, with clear explanations of the problems andpitfalls as well as the potentiality of analysing geographicaldata.

An ideal book for both those already confident with GIS technology,and the novice user.
* Covers spatial and thematic worldwide geographical data

* Exemplifies the problems and pitfalls of using geographical data

* Provides introductory details of GIS without the need for aseparate text

* Refers to the latest internet sources

* Covers geographical data relating to the environmental and humandomains

* Focuses on digital geographical data

"...well conceived and contains much useful reference material..." (Int Journal of Geographical Information Science, January/February 2003)

ISBN: 9780471970859

Dimensions: 233mm x 160mm x 22mm

Weight: 595g

272 pages